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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,130.15 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,130.15 and 504.21 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,130.15 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,130.15 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,130.15 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 569,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,830.41/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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